Newton-Thomas County GaArchives News.....A GOLDEN WEDDING April 10, 1890
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The Georgia Enterprise, April 10, 1890 April 10, 1890
     The 17th, of March, was fifty years ago, near Covington, Ga., two young 
hearts leaped into the field of matrimony. These parties were Mr. Sam Weldon, 
Sen., and Miss Lovely Aycock, daughter of the late Richard Aycock. They lived 
from the time of their marriage near Covington until after the late war, then 
they moved to Thomas County, Ga., and settled near Boston, where they have 
raised all their children to man and womanhood, nine in number, five boys and 
four girls; five of whom are married. These good old people have been blessed 
to the highest degree, having all their children yet living and settled near 
them. Prof. Brad Weldon, the oldest, being in North Georgia, is the farthest 
from them; J. O. Weldon, the next in age, is yet with them being a bachelor, 
and a model farmer. Miss Lemma the oldest daughter is also with them, she too 
has never took on the yoke of matrimony. Dick, the next, is in Quitman, in the 
mercantile business. Miss Dollie, the second daughter is a teacher. Lint, is in 
Albany, clerking. Miss Mary is in Cairo, her husband being a merchant. Sammie 
the baby boy is in Albany, in the furniture business. Miss Nannie the baby girl 
is also in Albany, her husband is a confectioner. On the day of the anniversary 
all the children were present, save three. Those present made it a day of 
happiness for both parents and brothers and sisters. Aunt Lovely, the good 
mother, dressed in her wedding dress, and strange to say, there is a little 
change in the styles, then (50) years ago, and now. This added much  to the 
amusement of the happy occasion. The children and friends presented them with 
many handsome presents. Mr. and Mrs. Weldon have many relatives and friends in 
Newton County, who will be much delighted to know they have lived to celebrate 
their golden wedding and both are in good health, for ones of their age. Uncle 
Sam being 78 and Aunt Lovely 65 years of age.


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